We're back on the track after two weeks off as the fourth race of the 2024 Formula 1 season begins. We're just a few hours away from the Japanese Grand Prix, which gets underway at 2pm local time from the Suzuka International Racing Course.
With 24 races on the calendar in a season that began in early March and runs all the way through to December, there are more World Drivers' Championship points on offer than ever before. After dominant victories from three-time defending champion Max Verstappen in the opening two meetings of the season, the Dutchman withdrew early on at the Australian Grand Prix last time out, leaving the field open for Carlos Saint to win it for Ferrari.
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Sainz's Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc finished second last time out and has recorded the fastest lap in each of the past two races, and with Red Bull duo Verstappen and Sergio Perez looking to make an immediate response, we're all set for another fascinating 53 laps.
The 49th edition of the Japanese Grand Prix gets underway shortly, and for all the timings, TV details and streaming services you'll need to follow the action, The Sporting News is your go-to place.
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How to watch F1 Japanese Grand Prix: TV channel, live stream
The Japanese Grand Prix is the fourth race of the 2024 Formula One season, and takes place for a 49th time at the Suzuka International Racing Course.
Here's how to watch the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix across selected areas of the world's major regions:
| Region | TV channel | Streaming |
| USA | ESPN, ESPN Deportes | ESPN+, Fubo, Hulu, Sling TV, YouTube TV |
| Canada | TSN (English), RDS / Noovo (French) |
TSN Direct |
| UK | Sky Sports F1 | NOW TV, Sky Go app |
| Australia | Channel 10 | Foxtel Go, Kayo Sports |
| India | - | FanCode, F1 TV Pro |
USA: Stateside F1 fans can watch the race on ESPN and their Spanish-language channel ESPN Deportes. There's plenty of live streaming options too, with ESPN+ and Fubo being your best bets, and the latter includes a FREE trial.
Canada: Canadian F1 fans can watch English-speaking covering on TSN or stream via TSN Direct, while French speakers can also catch the action on RDS or Noovo.
UK: This race will be available to watch on Sky Sports' own dedicated Formula 1 Channel, Sky Sports F1, with streaming services Sky Go and NOW TV both using the same broadcast feed.
Australia: Fox Sports subscribers in Australia can also watch the action live and on catch-up, with Fox's feed and commentary of the race also being used by the Foxtel Go and Kayo streaming services.
India: While there's no terrestrial TV coverage of the race in India, fans can still follow the action both live and on catch-up via the FIA's own streaming service; F1 TV Pro, or alternatively FanCode have the rights this season.
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What time is F1 Japanese Grand Prix race today?
The 2024 Japanese Grand Prix takes place over 53 laps at the Suzuka International Racing Course on Sunday, April 7. The race begins at 2:00 p.m. local time (JST), and here's how that translates across some of the major regions:
| Date | Start time | |
| USA | Sunday, April 7 | 1:00 a.m. ET |
| Canada | Sunday, April 7 | 1:00 a.m. ET |
| UK | Sunday, April 7 | 6:00 a.m. GMT |
| Australia | Sunday, April 7 | 3:00 p.m. AEST |
| India | Sunday, April 7 | 10:30 a.m. IST |
When is the next F1 race after Japan?
With three races already completed this season in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Australia, today's Japanese Grand Prix is the fourth of a record-breaking 24 meetings across the 2024 F1 campaign, and comes two weeks after Sainz's victory at the Albert Park Circuit.
Next up, it's a short trip over the East China Sea to Shanghai's International Circuit for the first Chinese Grand Prix since 2019. First held in 2004, the race was a regular on the F1 calendar for the next 15 years, before not being staged between 2020 and 2023 due to the covid-19 pandemic.
The first of three practice sessions at the Shanghai International Circuit begins on Friday, April 19, with the first Chinese Grand Prix race in five seasons beginning at 3pm local time (CST) on Sunday, April 21.